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やば
Unverified wordyaba
Description
「やば」は「やばい」を短くした言い方で、若い人がよく使います。
"やば" is a shortened form of "やばい" and is often used by young people.
いいことにも悪いことにも使えて、おどろいた時に「やば！」と言います。
It can be used for both good and bad things, and people say "やば!" when surprised.
Meanings
やばyaba
oh no; yikes (expressing alarm or trouble)
やば、電車もう出ちゃった。
Oh no, the train already left.
やばyaba
wow; amazing (slang expressing being impressed)
やば、この曲めっちゃいい。
Wow, this song is really good.
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Notes
- Form
やば is a clipped form of the adjective やばい, used alone as an exclamation.
- Nuance
Very casual and youthful; works for both bad ('crap!') and good ('awesome!') reactions.
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